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The best and famous tourist attractions in Austria are the main attraction for tourists who want to travel to Europe.
Austria is a country whose capital city is Vienna (Vienna) and is famous for its classical music and uses the official language of Germany.
Austria is bordered by Slovakia and Hungary to the east, the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Italy and Slovenia to the west, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the south.
There are many popular tourist attractions in Austria such as museums, playgrounds, historical palaces, shopping places, and much more.
The following is a list of 25 favorite tourist attractions in Austria that are perfect for your vacation.
1. Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace – photo: tiqets.com
Schönbrunn Palace is one of the must-visit tourist destinations when on vacation to Austria with family.
This tourist attraction has become a world heritage site by UNESCO and is often visited by tourists.
Inside the Schönbrunn palace, you can find various kinds of furniture and beautiful room decorations in a typical imperial style at that time.
Visitors can explore the palace area in the form of gardens and gardens that are so beautiful to enjoy.
You can explore the garden and enjoy the fountain and can take pictures with the background of this beautiful building.
2. St. Cathedral Stephen
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St. Cathedral Stephen – photo: wikimedia.org
St. Cathedral Stephen is a cathedral built in 1137 and completed in 1160 which is in the center of Vienna.
The building of this church is not only a place of worship but also the national emblem of the Austrian state which can be found on coins.
Then, the architecture of this building both inside and outside is very beautiful especially if you want to take pictures.
Visitors can climb to the top of the church using an elevator to see the beauty of the city of Vienna from a height.
In addition, the beauty of this building is perfect for those of you who want to take a vacation by capturing instagrammable photos at this tourist spot.
3. Hofburg
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Hofburg – photo: wikimedia.org
The Hofburg is a former imperial palace in the center of Vienna and was built in the 13th century.
The palace became the seat of power of the House of Habsburg and is now the official residence of the President of Austria.
The splendor of this palace is perfect for those of you who want to take pictures, especially in front of the gate of this palace.
The interior of the Hofburg is simply stunning with an extraordinary painting on the side of the ceiling.
Then, visitors will see the beauty of the golden walls and beautiful chandeliers.
Behind the courtyard there is a cafe with many food choices, making it suitable for you to relax with friends while on vacation to Austria.
4. Prater
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Prater – photo: www.wien.info
Prater is a famous amusement park located in the second district of Winda city.
Various kinds of entertainment favorite games are available in this place such as the giant 65-meter-high Giant Ferris Wheel.
In addition, visitors can also enjoy games such as ghost train, go-karts, merry-go-round, and many more.
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5. Belvedere
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Belvedere – photo: www.cityexplore.rs
The Belvedere is a historical complex building and is now a museum that houses a wide variety of art collections.
The architecture of this building is very interesting to see and very historic.
This museum houses a wide variety of artworks ranging from classic artworks to contemporary artworks.
You can find various kinds of works of art in the form of famous paintings in this museum.
In addition, when you are outside, you can enjoy the garden behind the palace with a large pool and benches for you to relax and enjoy the beauty.
6. Wiener Staatsoper
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Wiener Staatsoper – photo: wiener-staatsoper.at
The Wiener Staatsoper is a building and opera company located in the center of Vienna and has been around since the mid-19th century.
This opera house can accommodate an audience of up to 1,709 people.
Internationally renowned performers often present their art at the Wiener Staatsoper.
Various classical music concerts are often held at this attractive venue.
7. Festung Hohensalzburg
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Festung Hohensalzburg – photo: jardinot.org
Festung Hohensalzburg is a famous fort located on the top of the Festungsberg hill in the city of Salzburg.
Museumsquartier – photo: wikimedia.org
Museumsquartier is a museum complex located in the city of Winda and is an open space for the public.
Combining institutions of shops, restaurants, works of art in an area of more than 640,000 square feet.
There are museums in this complex, including the museum of children's games and the museum of contemporary art.
In this place, you can enjoy the beautiful architecture of the building or just take a leisurely walk in this area.
Museumsquartier is always crowded with visitors and is a place for students or young people to gather in this place.
8. North Cape
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9. Nærøyfjord
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Nærøyfjord – photo: www.fjords.com
10. Kjerag
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Kjerag – photo: rove.me
11. Riesenrad
lake views, and much more.
The Riesenrad is a Ferris wheel located at the gate of the Wurstelprater in Leopoldstadt, Vienna.
This ferris wheel was built in 1897 and is the only oldest ferris wheel still in operation.
You can get a nice view of the city and it takes about 20 minutes for one round.
12. Naschmarkt
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Naschmarkt – photo: www.tripsavvy.com / Ursula Schmitz
Naschmarkt is a popular market in Vienna with as many as 120 stalls and restaurants serving colorful cuisine.
In this market, shoppers can get a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and delicious dishes from every country.
You can buy various kinds of fruit and spices and eat special foods from China, India, and Turkey.
There are lots of restaurants and cafes that offer a wide variety of mouthwatering delicacies.
13. Salzkammergut
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Salzkammergut – photo: www.thenaturaladventure.com
Salzkammergut is a popular recreational area in Austria.
This area stretches from the city of Salzburg to the top of the Dachstein Mountains.
You can see panoramic views of the Alps, lakes, and the beauty of the countryside so that this tourist attraction has become a world heritage site by UNESCO.
In the Salzkammergut area, there are lots of activities that you can do such as seeing the beauty of the natural scenery, enjoying the panorama from 5 fingers, seeing the lake view, and many more.
14. Krimml Waterfalls
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Krimml Waterfalls – photo: www.wasserfaelle-krimml.at
For those of you who want to enjoy waterfall tours, you can visit the Krimml Waterfalls while on vacation to Austria.
This beautiful waterfall has a height of 380 meters.
This attraction is on the Krimmler Ache river and is in High Tauern National Park in the state of Salzburg.
Although walking to the top of the waterfall is quite difficult and slippery, when you arrive you can get a very extraordinary view.
In this place there is also a cafe with food and service that is so good.
This tourist spot is perfect for those of you who want to take pictures with the background of natural scenery from Austria.
15. Hintertux Gletscher
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Hintertux Gletscher – photo: www.hintertuxergletscher.at
Hintertux Gletscher is a ski resort in Tux-Finkenberg.
The Hintertux Gletscher tourist area is excellent and fun for skiing all year round.
Visitors can ski and snowboard, there are 60 km of slopes and 13 km of ski trails.
In addition, you can enjoy the panorama from a height of more than 3,000 meters, do winter sports, and relax in this place.
16. Familypark Neusiedlersee
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Familypark Neusiedlersee – photo: www.familypark.at
Familypark Neusiedlersee is a playground close to Lake Neusiedl, offering a variety of attractions for all ages.
Familypark offers many attractions and adventures such as experience zones, water rides, music theater, playgrounds and many more.
In addition, Familypark Neusiedlersee is not only an amusement park, but there are many park facilities with beautiful flower beds, small rivers, and extraordinary trees.
No wonder this tourist spot in Austria is perfect for playing and having fun with your family.
17. Stubai Glacier
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For those of you who are on vacation to Austria and want to enjoy skiing, you can visit this very memorable Stubai Glacier.
For snowboarding and skiing, 42 km of slopes and 22 km of ski trails are available.
In addition, you can enjoy various kinds of winter sports in this area.
There is a cable car (gondola) facility for those of you who want to enjoy the view of the snow from a height.
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18. Stadtpark
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Stadtpark – photo: www.theviennablog.com
Stadtpark was the first public park in Vienna and opened in 1862.
In this beautiful garden there is a monument and a golden statue of the famous composer Johann Strauss.
Visitors can take a walk to enjoy the beauty of the small pond in the afternoon and the very exotic statue.
19. Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Kunsthistorisches Museum – photo: britannica.com
The Kunsthistorisches Museum is the largest art museum in Vienna.
The museum was opened by Emperor Franz Joseph I since 1891.
Visitors can go around this museum to see the beauty of the extraordinary relics.
You can find antiques typical of Greece, Rome, Egypt in this museum which is very impressive and of high quality.
20. Achen Lake
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Achen Lake – photo: www.flickr.com / MCG.PHOTO
Achen Lake is a beautiful lake just north of Jenbach in Tyrol, Austria.
This lake has a maximum depth of 133 meters.
Around Lake Achen there are five villages with magnificent views of Mount Karwendel and Rofan in the Alps.
This lake area is a popular tourist destination in summer, winter, and for holidays with family.
There are various kinds of activities that you can do in this tourist attraction area, both summer and winter.
In summer, in the Achen Lake area, visitors can enjoy various water sports, rock climbing, hiking, golfing, cycling, paragliding, and much more.
Meanwhile, during winter, visitors can play various winter sports such as snowboarding, skiing, paragliding, snowkiting, and many more.
21. 5 Fingers
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5 Fingers – photo: oddviser.com
5 Fingers is a free observation deck that is 2,108 meters high and is set in the Dachstein Mountains.
The uniqueness of 5 Fingers is its shape is similar to 5 fingers and is built on a cliff.
The visitors can see the beauty of the most beautiful scenery from a height on a clear day.
Make sure when you visit there use a thick jacket and shoes because the weather feels cold.
Visitors can even see the beauty of Hallstatt from a height and you can capture beautiful photos of the 5 Fingers.
22. Haus des Meeres Aqua Terra Zoo
Haus des Meeres Aqua Terra Zoo – photo: www.haus-des-meeres.at
For those of you who vacation with children and family, you can visit this amazing Haus des Meeres Aqua Terra Zoo.
This zoo is home to more than 10,000 animals in an area of 5,000 m².
In the terrarium section, visitors can see snakes, crocodiles, and various types of reptiles.
Then, in this tourist spot you can find various types of large sharks, exotic fish, and amazing turtles.
There are birds and monkeys that are free to be in this area. Then, there are anemones, clams, crabs, starfish, and more.
23. Mozart's Birthplace
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Who is a music lover who does not know the figure of Mozart? He is one of the most famous and most important European classical music composers in history.
Mozart's Birthplace is a famous building located at Getreidegasse number 9 in the city of Salzburg.
In this house, visitors can find out about the history of the Mozart family and the life journey of Mozart.
In this area there is a kind of museum and souvenirs for those who are interested.
However, while inside this tourist spot you are not allowed to take photos.
24. Grüner See
Grüner See – photo: wikipedia.org
For those of you who want to enjoy the lake with the natural beauty of the forest, you can take a vacation to Grüner See.
This lake is in the state of Steiermark and right in the village of Tragöß.
The uniqueness of this lake is that it has a greenish color in the water and is surrounded by forests and the Hochschwab Mountains.
Although this lake has greenish water, the water is clean and very beautiful to visit.
You can enjoy the panorama and do various activities with family and friends.
25. Leopold Museum
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Leopold Museum – photo: travelandleisure.com
The Leopold Museum is a museum with a very famous collection of modern Austrian art.
This museum is located in the Museumsquartier and has been around since 2001.
The Leopold Museum's collection exhibits artwork from renowned artists such as Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka and Richard Gerstl.
This attraction houses more than 5,000 exhibits collected by Elisabeth and Rudolf Leopold over five decades.
That's information about a list of 25 famous tourist attractions in Austria that you must visit.
Actually, there are still a lot of favorite tourist attractions in Austria for a vacation with your friends and family.
So, where do you want to go on holiday in Austria? Are you interested in traveling around Austria with your loved ones?